Since the formation of the Union, Abu Dhabi has progressed from a desert settlement to a thriving commercial metropolis. The emirate is composed of a varied terrain, which stretches from the shimmering waters of its coastline through the dunes of the Liwa to the oasis city of Al Ain. Abu Dhabi: Garden City of the Gulf explores the modern achievements of Abu Dhabi and provides an insight into the emirate’s desert heritage.
About the Author
Peter Hellyer first came to the UAE as a documentary filmmaker in 1975, staying on to fill a number of posts in the Government communications departments, and was the managing editor of the daily Emirates News. During the past years, he spent a considerable amount of time pursuing, and writing about, his interests in local bird-life, archaeology and the heritage and history of the people of the UAE. He was the former chairman of the Emirates Natural History Group, and has authored numerous articles on the country’s heritage, history and wildlife, as well as several Government yearbooks; he also co-authored Fujairah: An Arabian Jewel and Al Ain: Oasis City.
About the Publisher
Established in 1979, Motivate Media Group operates in partnership between Ian Fairservice and H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer. With a staff of over 200 experienced professionals based out of the Dubai headquarters, Abu Dhabi and London offices, Motivate’s wider publishing expertise includes award-winning print and digital titles such as What’s On, Emirates Woman and Gulf Business. As well as books and magazines, Motivate also produces content across other platforms including video, digital media, cinema and events.
